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    have connected them with another, and to assume among the authorities of Dorchester 2 County, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Education and of the entitlement we as students have towards them, a decent respect to the opinions of students in Dorchester 2 County which enables them to declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all students in Dorchester 2 County are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with

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    serious problem nationwide. It is also a significant problem in the state of Massachusetts, especially in communities in Boston. However, according to Harvard School of Public Health and NIEHS Center for Environmental Health, Roxbury and North Dorchester are highly noticeable hotspots (Backus, Terrell, Wool, & Straubel, 2012, p. 23). For the purpose of this paper, the main focus will be on asthma cases in

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    Case Study Of Dot Block

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    Filling an entire block in Boston's popular Dorchester neighborhood, Dot Block is centrally located at 1207 Dorchester Avenue. Stretching throughout 4.75 acres of prime residential and retail property, it consists of multiple, mixed-use buildings that range in size from four to six stories. Spread throughout these various structures are over 400 modern units. To meet the varying needs of Dorchester residents, Dot Block provides a comprehensive mix of reasonable rentals, luxury condominiums and economical

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    McCullough discusses both Washingtons and Howe’s strategies and and how both the colonists and the English were impacted by the battles. Chapter 3 starts off by Major General Henry Clinton, a British General, demanding that they must occupy Dorchester Heights because as he described,”It was absolutely necessary for the security of Boston.” Additionally, the Americans also thought it was a priority to occupy Boston, but both armies were hesitant and didn't do much about it. Instead, the British

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    The Puritans of this time wanted to improve the lives of the people and society as a whole through morality and purity. Dorchester, England has played a key role in the evolution of England as it lays on one of the main roads leading to London. Thousands passed through this city on this well traveled road, bringing with them ideas and knowledge that the people of Dorchester had not experienced. As they were exposed to these ideas, they become worldlier in their thoughts and better able to understand

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    The Four Chaplains are four United States Army chaplains who gave their lives to save other civilian and military personnel as the ship SS Dorchester sank on February 3, 1943, during World War II. The four men name's are George Fox, Alexander Goode, Clark Poling, John Washington. They were significant because they would help keep the other men close to God. One of the chaplains is George Fox. George Fox was born March 15, 1900 in Pennsylvania. George was just 17 when he left school, and

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    Case Study Chinatown

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    7. Chinatown Discover new investment opportunities in Chinatown. Other than the Chinatowns in San Francisco and New York City, this is the next largest Chinatown in the country. Known for its colorful designs, this area is densely populated. With its top restaurants, theaters and shopping options, it is a popular option for renters and investors. In the last year, the median sales price has actually fallen by $44,000 to reach $610,000. Since the average price per square foot actually rose, this

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    Many times throughout history, a specific individual or a group comes along and shapes a society. Religious groups often arrive and settle on a new piece of land, and happen to shape that society, around their beliefs and religion. The New England Puritans and the Chesapeake Catholics are prime examples to show how religion shaped the development of a colonial society. In 1624, the early 17th century, the religious group called the Puritans, settled for the first time in the New England territory

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    The victory of this battle was absolutely astounding. The Americans had managed gain a vital area of the war that gave them a huge advantage. Both the Colonists and the British knew that Dorchester Heights would give whoever captured it larger protection. Yet, both sides hesitated to act upon this knowledge. Finally, the Americans decided to capture it, after developing a brilliant plan. Everything had been well planned out, yet still kept

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    and a profusion of architectural masterpieces. Originally not more than a public, informal meeting space, Dorchester Square was slowly transformed from a rural area, to a quiet, residential space, to a bustling commercial hub. Through this shift, one can view how radically city spaces can change, mirroring the social and economic conditions of a population." " In the late 18th century, Dorchester Square was the site of a small Jewish cemetery and, in the turning of the 19th century, a Catholic burial

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